Smart or Not? | Breville vs Ninja vs June Ovens REVIEWED (Ep#4)

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:46 Size Comparison
2:55 Preheating & Temp Accuracy
4:38 Max Temp Performance
5:50 Convection Power
8:18 Cooking Modes for Cooking Jobs
10:19 What Makes Them Smart?
12:05 Value of Internet Connectivity
13:46 Which One Should You Buy?

[sangdram_lofi]

Pro tip on the Ninja: if you want to run it without the convection fan just set the mode to reheat. Only the top and bottom elements will heat up.

[KarlRamstedt]

Honestly, I see internet connectivity as a negative with most appliances. As a technologically literate programmer I'm aware of all the extra points of failure of "smart" products and I usually make a conscious effort to avoid them if I can. There's too many horror-stories of devices bricked by updates and devices that lose functionality or stop working entirely because the company stops maintaining their software. In fact: those scenarios seem more likely than updates actually improving functionality, because most companies lock such updates behind newer models, expecting you to buy a new model to get access.

[iTzDritte]

I haven’t been this emotionally invested in my specific device being perceived as best-in-class since my childhood console wars.

[MelanieOh]

Fantastic job with this series, it's raised my level of thought about my own appliances a little bit, like how they work and what I want/need them to do. I really enjoy how you present the science and real-world cooking pros and cons of these devices and communicate your vision of what truly 'smart' kitchen tech is/ought to be.

[ghjong]

I really like that you didn't just pick a 'best' oven, but fully explained what each one brought to the table. As advanced as the June oven is, the ninja actually fits my needs (and, more importantly, my little apartment kitchen) best. I have an immersion circulator for precision work, and my main oven for baking (which generally requires at least one half-sheet pan anyway); the ninja would let me get rid of the air fryer, while also being able to use two racks even in a smaller job. My needs will probably change in the future, but for now, it's what makes the most sense for me.

[hobbyholly]

I've owned the Ninja XL for just over a year. I can not recommend it. All reviews I see for this oven are not from daily use long term. I loved the size of the oven. It worked well when it worked although it does not heat as evenly as advertised. The problem is just after a year it no longer functions which is crazy for the $300 price tag. 1 year of use caused a malfunctioning fan that started as a strange noise and became just not working. Past the warranty there are no parts to buy to fix it and no repair option from Ninja. Very disappointing. Now I'm researching for a replacement air fry oven as its something I use all the time, this didn't last as long as my much cheaper Cuisinart.

[ubstnks]

This channel is one of the best in food science and cooking tech. I wish he made more vids.

[jlittsey]

Thank you for your work, I have already owned the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro since 2021. I use it every single day and it does a wonderful job.

[Darklink]

I'm surprised the anova combi oven wasn't included. With 100% humidity, wouldn't the temp around food surface actually be the oven temp?

[AnthonyBackwoods]

Finally a good review which is actually a review doesn't read only the spec, or be just an advertisement or has some generic voiceover.

[PhilipLemoine]

Great job man!! This is hands down the best appliance review channel!

[batiger]

Your detailed use of each oven was great. I love Breville products, but I own and use the Ninja oven. It is used more than my stove oven weekly and comes in very handy for extra dishes on holidays.

[Rudy]

i was most shocked they couldnt reach the stated 500 degrees temperature with 2 falling far short. clearly it has to do with insulation and heat loss since you said the outside of the ovens were hot to the touch. Missing a temperature claim in an empty oven is straight up deception.

[Sveakungen]

This channel is sublime. It is beyond delightful to be able to learn from one the best (if not the best) in the technical aspects of cooking. You always back up the things you say with facts and easy to follow animated or real demonstrations. Combine that with well-produced videos and a soothing voice and you can easily binge watch this channel and feel quite a bit smarter after. 🥰

[maxworking]

This chanel is highly underrated! i absoluely enjoy the in debth tech talk .. thank you very much!

[austendewolf]

New watcher here 👋🏾. I can honestly say this is the best review video of any product I have ever seen.

I got a good laugh out of “despite its fairly awful name..” when talking about the ninja 😂

[autumn_b]

Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. Would you recommend getting a ceramic coated air fryer instead of stainless steel?

[shafqatullah]

Hi Chris! Following your channel and looking forward to buying the Combustion soon from Australia! Can you please review the Dreo Chefmaker Air-Fryer that is somewhat relevant to this category?

[Spookettis]

Do you have thoughts on the Anova Precision Oven? I’m curious how moisture and the thermometer impact your perception (but recognize the conflict of interest with the probe function, too). How do steam/combi functions review out in your opinion?

[TrainFlood]

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